Boston, MA – May 4, 2025 — Under clear spring skies, thousands of residents from across the Commonwealth gathered at the Boston Common for Project Bread’s 57th annual Walk for Hunger, raising over $1 million to support food assistance programs for children and families in Massachusetts.
This year, the Boston Chapter of the Formosa Association of Student Cultural Ambassadors (FASCA) joined this historic event for the first time. FASCA Boston members walked alongside families, friends, and community advocates, joining the fight against food insecurity with a spirit of unity and cultural pride.
This year, the walk included a three-mile loop along a scenic route around the Boston Common, more accessible for participants of all ages. Participants could enjoy the beautiful Boston skyline with the iconic Hancock building and the gold dome of the Massachusetts State House in sight. Many people brought their strollers, children, and pets, creating a family-friendly atmosphere where both purpose and joy were served. Along the route, walkers were offered complimentary snacks and water, while post-walk celebrations and entertainment included live music, food vendors, cooking demonstrations, and opportunities for participants to create 360-degree videos to share on social media.
Founded in 1969, the Walk for Hunger is one of the nation’s oldest fundraising walks dedicated to ending hunger. Currently, one in five families with children in Massachusetts still faces food insecurity.
For FASCA Boston, the event was an outreach to the local community while embracing their Taiwanese American identity. Members emphasized how their mission—centered on cultural exchange, respect, and resilience—aligned with the humanitarian vision of the event.
When interviewed to share their first walk-for-hunger experience, FASCA members expressed their appreciation for such an event that brought diverse groups and cultures together to mitigate real-world issues and create a better world. “It was an invigorating experience to walk together in solidarity with so many others. It is a collective effort of unity and hope,” said one FASCA participant.
“By participating in such a meaningful event, our members learn and understand how actions speak louder than words. FASCA members are committed to serving our community through action,” said the group’s advisor, Ms. Lin. “Food insecurity is a global issue and one of the seventeen sustainable development goals by the United Nations. I am very proud that our youth are willing to step up and make a difference.”
FASCA Boston hopes to build on this experience in future community initiatives, reinforcing the belief that collaboration and compassion are change.
